Unpacking the Self: The Physical Self (UTS)
Summary
TLDRThis video script delves into the concept of the physical self, exploring its role in our sensory experiences and movement. It discusses the psychological perspectives of behaviorism, humanism, and psychoanalysis on the physical self. Key theorists like William James, George Herbert Mead, and Sigmund Freud contribute to understanding the self's material, social, and spiritual aspects. The video emphasizes the importance of the body in self-perception, identity formation, and the quest for self-actualization, highlighting the interconnectedness of the physical and psychological realms.
Takeaways
- đ§ The physical self is the tangible component of our existence, enabling us to use our senses and interact with the world.
- đ€ William James categorizes the self into three subcategories: material, social, and spiritual, with the body being central to the material self.
- đ According to George Herbert Mead, the self is inseparable from the 'I' and 'Me', which are both subject and object in our consciousness.
- đ€ The social self is recognized through the perception of others, highlighting the importance of social interaction in self-recognition.
- đ The spiritual self involves the interconnection of the mind and body, focusing on inner subjective experiences and decision-making.
- đź Sigmund Freud views the body as central to human experience, with sexual energies (libido) influencing personality and behavior.
- đ± Sri Aurobindo considers the body as a transitional bridge, emphasizing the spiritual evolution beyond the physical.
- đ Eric Erickson's theory on adolescent development highlights the struggle for identity and the need for encouragement during this stage.
- đ Carl Jung's perspective focuses on the psyche and the spiritual aspect of the self, suggesting that spirituality contributes to emotional health.
- đ§ B.F. Skinner's theory of behaviorism emphasizes the role of conditioning and consequences in shaping behavior, rather than internal mental processes.
- đ Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, from a humanistic perspective, stress the importance of self-actualization and physical feelings in personal growth.
Q & A
What is the physical self according to the script?
-The physical self is the concrete dimension of our body, the most tangible component that helps the individual use their senses and move from one place to another.
How does the physical self relate to our senses?
-The physical self allows us to use our senses such as smell, hearing, touch, taste, and sight to interact with our environment.
What are the three subcategories of the self according to William James?
-According to William James, the three subcategories of the self are the material self, the social self, and the spiritual self.
What is the role of the body in the material self as described by William James?
-In the material self, the body is the innermost aspect, with clothes and a house serving as extensions of the self, providing comfort and a sense of belonging.
How does George Herbert Mead explain the relationship between the 'I' and the 'Me'?
-George Herbert Mead suggests that the 'I' and the 'Me' are inseparable; the 'I' recognizes itself through the perception of others, and the 'Me' is the object that is recognized.
What is the significance of the spiritual self in the script?
-The spiritual self pertains to the interconnection of the mind and body, involving the inner subjective being of an individual, including their psychological faculties and dispositions.
How does Sigmund Freud view the role of the body in human experience?
-Sigmund Freud sees the body as the core of human experience, with psychosexual stages focusing on the pleasure derived from different parts of the body and the buildup of libido influencing personality.
What does Eric Erickson say about the physical body during adolescence?
-Eric Erickson believes that the physical body of a human person goes through turmoil during adolescence, where identity versus confusion is a significant struggle, and the recognition of the body is not an easy task.
How does Carl Gustav Jung's theory relate to the physical body and spirituality?
-Carl Gustav Jung posits that the human person can only know the physical body and the external world through psychological experience, with spirituality and a sense of connectedness playing a large role in emotional health.
What is B.F. Skinner's perspective on how the body responds to stimuli?
-B.F. Skinner's theory of open conditioning suggests that the body will not respond unless the stimuli are in the process of conditioning, emphasizing the importance of consequences in determining behavior.
How does Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs relate to the physical body?
-According to Abraham Maslow, once the physiological needs are met, the individual will become more concerned with higher necessities, suggesting that the physical body's needs are foundational to self-actualization.
What is Carl Rogers' approach to understanding the physical self?
-Carl Rogers focuses on a person-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of physical feelings and the individual's subjective experience.
Outlines
đ§ââïž The Physical Self and Its Psychological Aspects
The first paragraph introduces the concept of the physical self as the tangible aspect of our being, emphasizing its role in utilizing our senses and facilitating movement. It discusses how our physical body connects us with our environment and others through touch, taste, smell, and hearing. The lesson aims to explore different dimensions of the self and its relationship with psychology. Students are expected to gain an optimistic view of physical appearance, understand the physical self within various psychological theories, recognize the body as a source of senses, and relate to their own physical bodies. The paragraph references William James's theory of the self, which includes the material, social, and spiritual aspects, and George Herbert Mead's perspective on the self's recognition as inseparable from the 'I' and the 'me'. It also touches on the social self, spiritual self, and the importance of non-self in understanding the self through religion.
𧏠The Development and Experience of the Physical Self
The second paragraph delves into the development and experience of the physical self through various psychological theories. It starts with Freud's psychosexual stages, highlighting the influence of sexual urges on personality and the body's response to tension and pleasure. The paragraph then discusses Erik Erikson's view on the physical body during adolescence, emphasizing the struggle for identity and the need for encouragement to navigate this stage. Carl Jung's perspective on the physical body as a means to understand the psyche and the importance of spirituality in emotional health is also presented. Burris Frederick Skinner's theory of open conditioning is mentioned, focusing on behavior determined by consequences. Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs is briefly touched upon, suggesting that once physiological needs are met, individuals strive for self-actualization. Carl Rogers's person-centered approach, which focuses on physical feelings, is also acknowledged. The paragraph concludes by reflecting on the coexistence of the self with the physical body and the eventual separation at the end of life.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄPhysical Self
đĄSenses
đĄPsychological Schools of Thought
đĄMaterial Self
đĄSocial Self
đĄSpiritual Self
đĄNon-Self
đĄSigmund Freud
đĄEric Erickson
đĄCarl Gustav Jung
đĄB.F. Skinner
Highlights
The physical self is the tangible component of our body, essential for using our senses and moving through the world.
Psychological schools like behaviorism, humanism, and psychoanalysis help understand the physical self's role.
Students should perceive physical appearance optimistically and understand the physical self's aspects.
The physical body is the source of our senses, allowing us to experience the world.
William James' concept of the 'me self' includes material, social, and spiritual aspects of the self.
The material self includes the body, clothes, house, and possessions, signifying the objectivity of the self.
George Herbert Mead emphasizes the inseparability of the 'I' and the 'me' in self-recognition.
The social self is recognized through the perception of others, highlighting the role of society in self-identity.
The spiritual self involves the interconnection of the mind and body, focusing on inner subjective experiences.
Decision-making and contemplation are key to understanding the spiritual self and one's inner being.
Sigmund Freud views the body as central to human experience, with sexual energies influencing personality.
Sri Aurobindo considers the body a transitional bridge, linking the physical and spiritual aspects of humanity.
Eric Erickson's theory highlights the turmoil of the physical body during adolescence, focusing on identity formation.
Carl Gustav Jung believes the physical body can only be understood through psychological experience.
B.F. Skinner's theory of open conditioning suggests behavior is determined by its consequences.
Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs posits that once physiological needs are met, individuals seek self-actualization.
Carl Rogers' person-centered approach focuses on physical feelings and the importance of self-awareness.
The self exists in tandem with the physical body, suggesting a deep connection between body and psyche.
Transcripts
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introduction the physical self is the
concrete dimension of our body the
physical body is the most tangible
component it helps the individual to use
our senses the sense of smell hear touch
taste and see the body can move the self
from point a to b touch the things that
surround us or even the feelings of both
self and others see the self being
situated above the ground taste the
spirit of love smell the breeze of winds
that struck the skin and hear the words
of wisdom of someone that makes us
complete hence the lesson will be
discussing the different aspects of the
self and the place wherein the physical
self is situated the psychological
schools of thought such as behaviorism
humanism psychoanalysis etc are the
avenues to understand the relation of
the physical self with psychology
objectives at the end of the lesson
students should be able to perceive the
physical appearance in an optimistic
manner
understand the different aspects of the
physical self discuss the physical self
in various psychological schools of
thought
explain the importance of the physical
body as the source of our senses
and relate the self with his or her own
body that is the physical body
the physical self
the physical self according to william
james the pure ego is the soul or
thought of the eye it is an identity
that provides the continuity of the past
present and future of ourselves in which
capable of thinking and reflecting
according to william james there are
three subcategories of the me self or
constituents of the self the material
the social and the spiritual the body is
the innermost aspect of the material
self
the cloth is next to the body in which
serves as protection
the body with clothes is living in a
concrete place called a house the house
serves as the comfort zone of the body
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the house becomes a home when the self
is living with the family
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in other words the term home is not the
house but the family
the term possessions such as car gadgets
etc are the extended materials of the
self thus the material cell pertains to
the things or objects that signify the
objectivity of the self that is the mind
george herbert mead
according to george herbert mead the
self's recognition cannot appear in
consciousness as an eye that is the
object me
the me is not conceivable without the
eye in other words both the eye and the
me cannot exist without the other
they work as one
they are inseparable
if i want to move from here to there
then the me moves also with the eye
thus both the eye and the mirror objects
the eye ceases to be a subject due to
the objectivity of the me
the mises is to be an object due to the
consciousness of the eye
now the eye and the me unite is one
the eye is now both subject and object
concerning the social self since i unite
is one the i recognize the self through
the perception of others
the spiritual self pertains to the
interconnection of the mind and body
it may refer to the inner subjective
being of an individual the psych
faculties or dispositions
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one of the concrete examples of the use
of our faculties is through decision
making
one would say that our judgment must be
precise in distinguishing good from evil
right or wrong etc
hence attention to thought before action
is necessary
likewise before uttering the words the
self needs to be careful enough
a thorough reflection is an essential
part of the spiritual self
in other words contemplation meditation
or prayer are the fundamental sources of
knowing the self
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but one thing the self must consider is
non-self
the non-self is the denial of the self
to be with the self
in other words following the path of
faith not by beliefs but by the pure
element of spiritual beings
these things can only understand through
religion
sigmund freud
the physical or the body is the core of
the human experience
the psychosexual stages focus on the
pleasure of the different parts of our
body
according to sri aurobindo man is a
transitional being this body is a bridge
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according to freud tension and pleasure
are the human body sexual energies that
is the libido
the formulation of all the tensions that
the body experiences are due to the
buildup of libido
sexual urges affect our personality
since all impulses come from their
discharge
but one thing that an individual cannot
deny is when one feels the active
response of the body when coming up with
the decision
for example when one is on the edge of
choice of what should be
hence it is essential to understand
freud's personality development id ego
and superego
the self is in the imprisonment of which
is which
thus as an individual grows the effect
on the body even its structure is
undeniable
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eric erickson
for eric ericsson the physical body of
the human person felt turmoil during the
adolescent stage identity versus
confusion
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recognition of the body is not an easy
task for teenagers because this is the
time where they decide what gender they
want to be
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the adolescent stage self is
uncontrollable because the basis of
their identity is on the beliefs goals
and values
why is there a need to understand or to
know identity during the adolescent
stage it is essential to explore their
independence and develop a sense of self
encouragement is the key to fulfill the
needs of the stage
adolescents need clarification and
control of their beliefs and desires and
secure themselves from confusion for
their future
carl gustav jung
according to carl jung the human person
can only know the physical body and the
external world through psychological
experience
in other words to understand the
representation of the physical body one
must understand the psyche jung's
concern is on the mind or consciousness
solely
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the totality of the human person is on
the status of consciousness
since jung focuses on the soul the focal
point of his theory is on the spiritual
there is interconnectedness between the
soul and emotion that leads to the realm
of spirituality and the bridge to it is
the physical body
thus jung argues that spirituality and a
sense of the connectedness of life
contribute a large role in terms of the
human's emotional health
burris frederick skinner
bf skinner theory of open conditioning
concerns the behavior that determines by
its consequence
the body will not respond if the stimuli
are not in the process of conditioning
thus the scientific approach to
psychology is not the internal mental
process as far as behavior is concerned
abraham maslow
humanists argue that the role of the
body is on self-actualization
hence mosle's hierarchy of needs states
that once the physiological needs
achieve the fullest the individual will
become more concerned with a higher
necessity
carl rogers
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carl roger is more of person-centered
work that focuses on physical feelings
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in conclusion
the existence of the self lives together
with his physical body unless it is time
for the body to rest or be separated
from the soul or the psyche
references
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